High Inflation and A Bear Market: Will “Double Whammy” Impact 4.6% Proposed Pay Raise?
Two of the TSP stock funds are now in bear market territory and inflation is raging. What does history show about a federal pay raise during high inflation?
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
Federal Long-Term Care: Is It Right for You?
What is the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program, and does it makes sense for you?
TSP Launches “Known Issues” Page in Response to Website Update Problems
The TSP has posted a list of known issues in response to the problems some participants have encountered with the new website changes.
Is Now the Time for Federal Employees to Sell Their Stock Investments?
With all of the bad news out there and a stock market that has been dropping, federal employees may be tempted to sell their TSP stock funds. But should they?
Congressman Wants to Ban ESG Investments in TSP
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit the TSP from investing in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments.
Hold On FRTIB Nominees Released After Commitment Letter On Chinese Investments
A hold placed on nominees to the FRTIB has been released by Senator Marco Rubio after a commitment was made not to invest in certain Chinese companies.
FedSmith Readers Not Planning to Use the TSP Mutual Fund Window
The majority of FedSmith readers who responded to our latest survey said they do not plan to use the new TSP mutual fund window.
May 2022 TSP Performance: TSP Stock Funds Retreat from Bear Market
TSP stock funds pulled back from entering a bear market with a stock rally late in the month. With one exception, TSP stock funds were down in May 2022.
Life Insurance: Now for the Living! Pt 3 – Cash Value
The author says that cash value life insurance can help make up for coverage gaps that may exist under FEGLI.
Senators Seek to Cancel TSP Mutual Fund Window
Six Senators want to stop implementation of the TSP mutual fund window over a national security threat they say it poses from investments in Chinese companies.
